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Topic: Montreal's "ready for summer" runners |
grommit
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 posted Jun-04-2007 07:09 AM
   
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Originally posted by rolyone:
........ has run the Jay Challenge 50K as well as the VT50 about 4 times now... we BOTH agreed that this course is hands down tougher than both of those races... NO QUESTION!" It's probable gonna hurt and take a while but I'm determined to complete it whatever it takes. Roly
........ merde  .... what have you gotten me into?..... happy now? happy monday.... soon be the weekend choppedliver
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rolyone
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posted Jun-04-2007 07:22 AM
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Originally posted by grommit:
........ merde .... what have you gotten me into?..... happy now?happy monday.... soon be the weekend choppedliver
It will only make you stonger and the VT100 that much eAsier.  I don't know what it will make me "GROUND BEEF"
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Df7
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posted Jun-04-2007 08:25 AM
Hello, hello...another Monday already, oye.Congratulations to the weekend racers, that was a muggy, sticky day. Short, slow hoof on the mountain yesterday morning, much better weather and I had great company....g & g.  Went to the pool afterwards for a short paddle. Got to get to work, will check out the photos later...have a good one everyone.
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dragonsrouges
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posted Jun-04-2007 01:18 PM
Been training at Parc Jean-Drapeau on the weekends... the pool is beautiful! But a little shallow (about 4'2" all over - warm-up pool anyway). I can water run in it but I suspect regular folks unlike me will nick their toes on the bottom... I heard there is a beach there, where is that?No whiteface this year?
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lifeany
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-04-2007 04:30 PM
Well, I must be getting hooked... or going crazy Went out this morning for a 40 minutes run at 7:00 am, IN THE RAIN... I never would have done that a couple of months ago (both the rain and getting up earlier to run)... There must be something in the air!!!! Am looking to run St-Bruno, is anyone else doing it? Any ------------------
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Silly Sally
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-04-2007 05:17 PM
Getting up early in the morning takes some getting used to ... but I ran in this morning too, just a short 28 min. jaunt around the neighbourhood, but enough to realise that my hamstrings are tight and my legs are heavy. Gotta shake them up a bit if I'm going to gain some speed for later this summer ...Good going LA!! DR: when we gonna swim together? You can make fun of my technique, but at least I'm smooth! I swim like I run ... slow and steady. Sally ------------------
"Follow your bliss"
My Ironwoman Inklings
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dragonsrouges
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-04-2007 05:29 PM
SS: I swim mostly at McGill these days... Shoulder's still quirky so I'm doing lots of backstroke and fist now! Most of the time i"m in the "injured lane" with my buddy Jen who can kick leisurely on her back faster than I can sprint front crawl (ok to be fair she used to be an elite triathlete and was invited to do the world cup marathon swim this year)... I'm considering entering myself for 50 back and 100 back this summer! haha...
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grommit
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posted Jun-04-2007 09:04 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by dragonsrouges:
I'm considering entering myself for 50 back and 100 back this summer! haha...[/QUOTE is that metres, Kms, miles, laps.... or what...... Just curious? g
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dragonsrouges
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posted Jun-05-2007 05:58 AM
Gro: METRES! The FINA Grand Prix marathon distance is 32 km open water swim is by invitation only! You have to qualify through other open water marathon swims.Gag: is Mrs. RG going to do the swim meet at Jean-Drapeau this month?
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dragonsrouges
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-05-2007 07:44 AM
is it friday yet??????
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rolyone
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-05-2007 08:08 AM
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Originally posted by dragonsrouges:
is it friday yet??????
Don't rush it I'm nervous enough. Thank you to all who showed up last night, lots of fun and talk of crazy ultra running to help increase my nervousness. Roly
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Turtleboy
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-05-2007 08:37 AM
Nice seeing you yesterday You guys look good. As long as you don't end up packing two left shoes a drop off bag, you'll be just fine...TB
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dragonsrouges
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-05-2007 09:20 AM
Hey Roly, I checked out the site for your race... You'll be as happy a pig in mud...  You ought to think about gettin' a blog, now's a good time to start with your first post being your race report!
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Mercury1
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-05-2007 09:52 AM
Sorry I missed last night, boys. Wasn't feeling too good. Spent the afternoon in bed. Achilles makes walking painfull / difficult. Altogether a bad day! Wish I could have been there. Gro, I think we have a tactical coming up, no?
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grommit
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posted Jun-05-2007 11:16 AM
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Originally posted by Mercury1:
Sorry I missed last night, boys. Wasn't feeling too good. Spent the afternoon in bed. Achilles makes walking painfull / difficult. Altogether a bad day! Wish I could have been there. Gro, I think we have a tactical coming up, no?
aye aye captain..... 12th details to follow..... will you be walking by then?
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grommit
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-06-2007 08:11 AM
hey roly..... did you run this week? I did the tuesday night gym thing last night...... loads of stretching, some light core stuff & 5 very gentle miles. I was hoping it would feel much better than it did, my legs were heavy and not very responsive..... I don't think they do tapers well!ah well..... is it friday yet? G
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rolyone
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posted Jun-06-2007 08:33 AM
Havn't run since Sunday, Planning a 60 minute easy run tonight. Have a client in till Thursday so timing has been a little off.So what do you use as a drop bag, will a garbage bag do. How much stuff are we allowed to bring. After seeing my list my drop bags will compete with Santa Clause's gift bag. A very excited Roly
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grommit
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-06-2007 08:53 AM
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Originally posted by rolyone:
Havn't run since Sunday, Planning a 60 minute easy run tonight. Have a client in till Thursday so timing has been a little off.So what do you use as a drop bag, will a garbage bag do. How much stuff are we allowed to bring. After seeing my list my drop bags will compete with Santa Clause's gift bag. A very excited Roly
..... i hadn't thought about it really..... although the "recyclable" loblaws shopping bags will prolly do very nicely.... not sure there's a limit on how much gear..... but then again I've seen your list YIKE! ..... A slightly-more-cautious-than-usual Gommit
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rolyone
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-06-2007 09:16 AM
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Originally posted by grommit:
not sure there's a limit on how much gear..... but then again I've seen your list [b]YIKE!..... A slightly-more-cautious-than-usual Gommit [/B]
Well I have reduced the size of my list, since we will be roughing-it over the week-end, Camping and running a tough mountain race. I've removed the baby wipes and pedicure kit from the list. Roly
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grommit
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-06-2007 10:04 AM
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Originally posted by rolyone:
Well I have reduced the size of my list, since we will be roughing-it over the week-end, Camping and running a tough mountain race. I've removed the baby wipes and pedicure kit from the list.Roly
.... you animal!
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rolyone
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-07-2007 04:45 AM
Pittsfield Race Weather! Friday Night:
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and
possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low
around 55. Southwest wind between 3 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation
is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except
higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Saturday:
A chance of showers, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high
near 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less
than a tenth of an inch possible. Saturday Night:
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
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Turtleboy
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-07-2007 07:39 AM
Best of luck to Roly and Grommit this weekend.
I have no doubt that it will difficult and painful. But I also believe that it will be an experience of a lifetime and worth the sacrifice. Looking forward to the race report and pictures.TB
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rolyone
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-07-2007 08:22 AM
Thanks John,You may be able to track us during the race see the link below and go to the webcast tab. We will be wearing timing chips around our ankles. http://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=07160VT&tab=a3 If I do drop or DNF it will probable be at MIle 31. This is the aid station descpription. Slovakian – Mile 31 (No English – they will have water and VODKA)
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kingsley zissou
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posted Jun-07-2007 09:07 AM
God bless those East Europeans!Good luck guys! It sounds like you'll get dirty.
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Df7
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-07-2007 12:11 PM
Good luck conquering Pittsfield guys..enjoy your weekend, well, as much as you can Locally, weather forecast seems to be good through Sunday, about time. Have a good weekend everyone.
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